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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-07
EAST MAINE CONFERENCE.
The Proceedings OF the Second Days
Session at Bangor.

BANGOR, May 6
In the East Maine Conference the second
days session began by a morning holiness
meeting at ), led by Rev. b. c. Wentworth
There was a large attendance at the opening
conference session at Devotional serv
ices were conducted by Rev. G. A Southard
The minutes of Wednesdays session were
read and approved.
Several ministers not present Thursday
came and answered to their names. The
character of each elder on the Bucksport dis
trct passed, each one reporting his benevo-
lent money as his name was called. Rev.
MIR. Palmer, presiding elder Of the Rockland
district, read his annual repor, showing the
advance character of each minister on his
district passed. Rev. S. II Beale, 40 years a
travelling NJ. f. minister, spoke of retire
ment from the ministry, and was granted a
superannuated relation, A purse of money
was presented him.
The following visitors were introduced
Prof Buell., Boston University; Revs. John
McIntire, Palmer, Gerrish of the Name con-
ference; DR.. Field of Bangor, Mr.. Bustield
of Bangor. Prof Buell. addressed the con-
ference in the interest of the Boston Univer-
sity. Rev. DR.. Field presented the frater-
nal greetings of tie Maine Congregational
church.
The greetings of the Maine Baptist CON
vention were presented by Rev. Mr.. Ilslev.
Bishop Walden responded for the deie-
gates.
A. s Weed of the Zlons Herald intro
duced Rev II. S Osgood, who read the an
nual report of the Bangor district. The
character of each elder passed.
The 10Th question was taken up, "Who
are superannuated preachers?' c b. Dunn,
f. NJ. Fowler, W Pillsbury, B. NJ Mitchell,
r. S. Dixon, Rufus Day, l.. Wentworth,
A. Kendall, John n Marsh, Albert Church.
+. P Thompson, f. Bryant, n. Whitney,
w. II. Crsw ford, reported and relation con
tinued.
A. S. Weed, agent of Iion's Herald, Bos-
ton. presented the claims of that paper
Lemuel Nichols, Sr, of Bangor, ninety
seven wears old, and for seventy wears
member OF the Methodist church. was intro
duced to the conference. In the afternoon
the conference united in memorial services
to the late Rev. w. W. Marsh Rev. S. L.
Hsnscom presided HYMNS were sung
scripture was read and Rev. F. irish of
fered prayer. Bishop Walden WAS the first
speaker. Rev. Mr.. Hsnscom read memoir,
and Rev. DR.. Stone. kent's Hill, and Rev. J
w. Day Dover, paid tribute. The quartette
of ministers led the singing. About 100
ministers were present today. The evening
service was the anniversary Of the Freed
mans Aid Society. Rev. A. w. G. Ander-
son presided. The chorus choir sung. Rev.
Mr.. Crosby read scriptures, and p. E. Brown
offered prayer. 4 duet was sung by Revs.
Wentworth and Lewis. Bishop Walden
spoke in the interest of the colored people of
the South. Rev. T. Gerrish followed. 1t
closed BY singing the Doxology.
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GRAVES IN COURT.
The Murderer of the Game Warden,
Pleads Not Guilty-Rumors OF a Pop.
uiar Attempt to Release the Prisoner.
CAIaTs Nav

CALAIS, MAY
Calvin p. Graves. the Fletcher Brook mur-
derer. reached Calais from Machias yester-
day afternoon about six o'clock. and after a
chat with Lawyers Hutching. and Dutton.
his counsel, he smoked 4 c;g4r and retired 10
his cell Four deputy shertfs guarded his
cell all night and he vii! be closely watched
while in Calais. Rumors of an attempted
release were flying around last night, an nl.
although these are scarcely credited, nothing
will be omitted 20 insure safety.
When the court opened al o'clock this
morning, the room was packed 10 sufiocation,
with great crowds lnkhe street unable to gain
admNtance. Teams from every section of
the county within radius OF 30 miles, were
hllched about the court house grounds, and
such Is the interest taken IN the trial that
people from all parts of eastern Maine are
still ti5cklng into town.
When brought into court, Graves was
dressed in a neat cht cked suit, spring over.
coat and stiff hat. HIS appearance made Il
very favorable impression. To the indict-
ment charging him with wilful and deliberate
murder OF Lyman O. Hill, on November sth
las;, he answered in barely audible tones
Not guilty"
Without any delay the court proceeded TO
empanel jury. Each man called was sub
Jected TO searching enquiry by both sides
and at noon three had been accepted and
sworn in, while one had been Set aside on
challenge by the defence.
This afternoons session will be consumed
in securing jurors. Attorney General Baker
and County Attorney LIvermore appeared
for the State. Jasper Hutchngs of Bangor.
with George II Dutton of Ellsworth, is con
duciing the defence.
At the afternoon session of the Supreme
Court the room was again crowded, many
ladies being present AT 80 the jury was
completed as follows: London Mckechnie,
Princeton; Arthur A. Schillinger. Danforth;
John RIsbel, Perry; George F. Bullens,
Eas port; James AGnew, Calais; + II Nc
Allister, Calais; Gilbert Frost, Pembr oke;
Sanford II. Rumery, Luoec; Andrew j.
Dupsisea, Princeton; Horace l. Marston,
Jonesboro; Charles Walker Calais; VIM.
Golden, Perry
The panel nearly exhausted before
the last juror was sworn, the State having
challenged ., defence II aud II being rejected
by the court. The counsel tor the prisoner
endeavored to obtain delay until Monday
on account of the absence OF important wit
nesses, but the request was denied by Judge
Foster, and the government will open at | |
tomorrow forenoon.
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QUEEN KAPIOLANi.
The President Gives n state Dinner in
Her lIeuor AT the White House.
WASHINGTON. NAV {

WAsHISGToN, Nav 6.
The President tonight gave state dinner
in honor Of Queen Kapiolani The White
House was proiusely and beautifully deco
rated with palms, potted plants and flowers
The Queen was received in tn, east room by
the President, who presented the rest of the
company to her on her arrival, The Marine
band played "Columbia" and the Hawaiian
national hymn
The principal decorations of the dining ta-
BILE were large floral pieces representing two
ships of state, Columbia and Hawaii inter
woven with the Hawaiian flag in flowers.
The President escorted the Queen
to dinner, followed by the chief
Justice and Princess Llinokaani, Hawaiian
minister and Mrs. Cleveland, the secretary
inis and Mrs. Wartley, Haytian Misister
Dean of the diplomatic corps and Mrs. Fair
child, the secretary of the treasury and Mrs.
Endicott, the secretary of war and Mrs.
Whitney, the secretary the navy and Mrs.
Villas, the postmaster general and Mrs.
Sherman, the chairman of the committee on
foreign relations and Mrs. Sheridan,
Lieutenant General and Miss Porter,
Admiral and Mrs Lincklaen, Mr.. Iankoa
and Mrs Carter, Col Boyd and Miss Ban
croft, Mr.. Winthrop and Mrs. Laughlin, Mr..
Bancroft and Mrs Winthrop. Mrs. Cleve-
land wore here wedding dress with the ex-
ception OF orange blossoms. Queen Kapiolani
was attred in white Grape with diamond orna
ments and the Princess Royal in black vel
vet.
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NO. 100.

land members of the board Of visitors 10 the
military scsdemy NJ West Point in place of
Gen. Palmer and Mr.. Gwynn of MARYLAND.
declined
John II Wsri~ell died st his home in
Bristol, l.. Yesterday morning, aged 20.
Wsrdwell was born in that town. He has
resided in New York several years engaged
IN teaching music, spending his summers in
Providence.
Daniel c Birdsall. editor and proprietor
Of the Hartford Telegram. was arrested Fri
day night for embezzlement on complaint Of
Col. +. VI. Graves aud other associa,cs in
the publicstlon. The writ covers nine spe-
citic charges, He was bsiled in $1,000.
II is reported that the Gar of Russis has
decided that sentences of death pronounced
against nlhilists convicted of complici,y in
the recent attempt to ssssssinate him, shall
be commuted TO imprisonment at hard labor
for life IN the cases of all but two of the con-
remned.
An oil wen on the Ridenow farm At Lima.
@. drilled into the sand this morning, is
flowing steadily through \ four inch pipe at
the rate of 5000 barrels n day. Another
natural gas well flowing five million cubic
feet daily. also came in this morning. Great
excitement prevails.
Maurice b. Morey, II years old, of Brown
street Binghsmpton, n Y, was strlck by
lightning during a heavy storm FRIDAY morn
ing ard instantly killed. He was asleep in
his bed when the bolt struck him. His
watch, which rested on the char at the foot
of his bed, was stopped at 2.45 A. NJ.
The strike ~ the works of the Southington
Cutlery Co. NJ New Haven. Conn terminal
ed FRIDAY after pending six months. The
trouble was because of reduction of wages
and 100 men left work. OF these 25 ap-
piled tor work Yesterday and % were rem
stared The balance have left town
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A DEBT OF HONOR.
4 Remarkable Story of Financial Intss.
rity.
NEW HAVEN. Conn. Msy L

NEW HAVEN. Conn, Msy =.
The Register tonight prints remarkable
story Of finsncisl integrity on the part of y
southern capitalist, which stands without
parallel in the commercial history of the
country. The names OF the principals are
withheld, but the eminent respectability of
the counsel in the case, ex-JudSe Luson b,
Morris of this city. is sufficient guarantee
OF tru,hfulness.
The Register SAYS that AT the beginning of
the war wealthy southern grocer who had
recently taken young hookkeeper into part
nership, fearing the property would he con
tiscsted, decided to go north He told his
bookkeeper 10 use the property, valued AT
S40O,000, as he thought best, and that he
(the merchsuU would rely upon the book
keepers honor for settlement at some future
time The merchant came north, settled in
New Haven wears ago, wondering what had
become of the estate in the south. The
merchant placed the mstter in the hands of
Judge Morris with instructions TO investi
gate and collect If there was ANYTHING to col
lect. After some correspondence with the
bookkeeper Al the south he forwarded his sc-
acknowledgement of the claim, and an invent
0ry showing the Indebtedness To the New
Havener 10 be S64S 900. He expressed the
desire TO return the property. but requested
time TO perfect the arrangement. He be-
gan remltting north several years ago. Last
week he forwarded the last payment, includ-
ing the interest, thus wiping out the debt of
honor. Judge Morris declines To give an>
names, but saws that the southern gentleman
is now a wealthy banker aud his client a mil
lionaire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-07
CONDENSED DESPATCUE

There was TO election for U. S. senator by
the Florida legislature Friday.
Secretary Whitney has decided to order the
repair of the u. S. 5. Hartford, now at the
Mare Island, Cal, navy ward.
Rev. DIR. Edward McGlynn of New York
addressed a large audience at Carlrs Opera
House, New Haven. Friday evening on "The
New Crusade"
10 the House of Commons. Friday night,
Sir Edward Clarke. motion to decline to
treat the Times publication as a breach of
promise was agreed to.
The strike at X. w. Chapin's wooden mill
at Worcester, Mass, is over the belp return
ing at the old rates with the assurance that
the hours of work will be reduced to 60 per
week.
Congressman FOran, replying to a letter
from Hon. John Mcbride, declines to allow
his name TO be used in connection with the
democratic nomination for governor of the
State of Ohio.
The interstate contest in oratory held At
Bloomington. Ills, FRIDAY night, nine States
were represented each BY three delegates.
John II. Finley of Kuox College, Ills, was
declared the winner.
Queen Kapiolani and suite visited Mount
Vernon FRIDAY on the U. S. steamer Des-
patch, The Queen and Princess Lilinsko-
lsni were escorted by Senators Sherman and
Evsrts respectively.
The Lond IN Times SAYS it reioices that
the English Parliament was not ensnared IN
TO establishing new and embarrassing prece-
dent by the appointment of a committee to
hear the Dillon case
Schooner Laura Bell, Capt. Martell, of
Halifax. n. s, for North Sidney, with val
liable cahgo. struck the ice betwean st. Es.
prit and Point Mchand, and sunk in ten
minutes last night. The crew were rescued.
The postmaster general Friday awarded to
the Holyoke, Mass, Envelope Co the con
tract sor supplying the postofice department
with registered package and other official
envelopes for the next fiscal year at ss4. .l43.
Rochester, n. Y, IS years of age. died Fri
dav from injuries received by being run owe
by horse ridden by Geo. McDaniels. Brown
is a member Of the Humane Lodge Of Ma.
sons.
1t is stated that Corporation Counsel La.
combe has accepted the position of U. S.
Circuit Court judge in New York He will
be the first democrat holding such a position
in this district since Buchanan's adminis,ra-
ton.
A. L. Dinsmore's steam mill at Bridgewa.
ter Corner, Vt was totally destroyed by fire
early Friday morning, together with 300, 900
feet of hard wood lumber, and a house and
barn adjoining. Loss $4,000; insured for
$1,000.
The President has appointed Chas. J. Rus.
sell Of Illinois and j. B. Thorne of Mary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-07
LUCAS WILL CONTEST.
4 New Point for the Consideration of
the United states senate.
WASHINGTON. MAY {

%.
United States Senator Lucus OF West VIr
GINA, in recent interview stated that should
the extra session of the legislature elect q
success r to Senator Camden he would CON
test such eectlon on the ground OF its being
unconstitutional. He said he appointed
Senator Camdep's successor by the q ,ver
nor, and he holds the office until the next
regular session OF the legislature.
Senator Sherman when asked how the Sen
ate would be likely to treat Lucas's claim 10
sit in that body said that the point made
against the election of Senator at an extra
session Is a new one.
There is no doubt, however" he contin-
ued. THAT the constitution of West Virginia
clearly states that no business shall be trans
acted at an extra session of the legislature
except what they are called together to per
form. | know of no other State that has
such a clause in its constitution. The Sen
nte will give the matter careful consideration
when it comes before us. There would be
no politics in a contest such as Lucas sug
gests, rs it would be choice between two
democrats"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-07

During drunken brol! Thursday night
Elmer Tebbetts WAS shot through the lung
Tebbetts refuses to disclose the name of
the person doing the shooting. Arrests will
he made TODAY. Tebbetts' recovery is doubt
ful.
DOVER. n. H., MAY d
Elmer Tebbetts, who WAS shot through the
lett lung in Rochester last nighr, is shaking
rapidly, according 10 the dispatch just re
ceived. The attending physicians will at
tempt 10 extract the ball. which Is lodged un-
der the skin under the left shoulder blade.
Ii was very mysterious affair. Some think
il possible that he did the shooting himself,
AS there were two empty chambers in the re
volver found on his person He positively
claims he was shot at by unknown party
whom he had been drinking with. When
shot he fell into the river and came near be-
ing drowned He came 10 work IN Wallace
shoe factory, Woodiswn, Me, where his
mother, sisters and brothers reside
ROCHESTER, n. IL Nav 6.
Later developments as to the shooting of
Young Tebhetts, show that party Of -four or
five, among whom was Tebbetts, were doing
the tow while under the influence of liquor
dispute arose betwe cen Tehhetts md a com
panion. At the desire of the party an ad-
journment was made to the trotting park 70
present known, except that Teb ett- was
shot. After being taken To hi, home he re
fused to divulge the name OF his ASSISTANTS.
The police remained with hfm for - hours,
failing 10 obtain any particulars as to who
did the shooting. On being searched two
liquor bottles were found on his person, one
empty.
The ball took effect in the left lung ald
recovery is considered doubtful. An ante
mortem examination will be held this after
noon, when the bal will be prohed for
In conversation this morning, Tebbetts said
if he died he wished his assaant to be pun.
ished II he recovered he did not. Tehbetts
is 20 years old, IA Young man OF retiring dis
position. employed in the shoe factory of f
g. f. Wallace. 1t is impossible to get
further particulars now.
The attempted murder Of Elmer Tvbhetts,
last night, caused no little sensation in town.
The last few wears there have been numerous
cases of poisoning and murder within the
town borders, being directly traced TO drink.
Tebbetts made an -mortem statement
this afternoon as follows:
II met a Frenchman last night on Teb-
belts avenue. and gave him drink from nv
bottle after which a dispute arose. We re-
paired to the trotting park to fight 1t out
We clinched, threw my companion.
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Enjoy Life.

What truly beautiful word we live in!
Nature gives us graudure OF mountains, glens
and oceans, and thousands of means Of
ENJOYMENT. We can desire no better when
in pcrtrct health; but how often do the ma
jority of people feel like giving il up dis.
hcartened, discouraged and worn out with
disease, when there is no occasion for this
feeling, as every sufferer can easily obtain
satisfactory proof that Green's August Flower
will make them free from disease as when
born. Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint are
the direct cause Of seventy five per cent. OF
such maladles as Biiuusness, Indigestion,
Sick Headache, C0stiveness. Nervous Pros
tration, Dizziness of the Head, Palpitation Of
the Heart, and other distressing symptoms.
Three doses of August Flower will prove ITS
wonderful effect. Sample bottles, 10 cents.
Try it
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AN ALABAMA SENSATION.
A Noon sinner and Murderer, Posing as a
Preacher, Comes to Grief.
ANSfsOS, Ala, Nav


The flight from his home in ST. Clair
county of Josephus Compton, member Of
the legislature, was the result of circum-
stances that suggest a chapter from the life
of kisssne.
Thirteen wears ago, while engaged in max
ing moonshln0 whiskey in North Carolina,
he became involved in quarrel with the
revenue officers, one of whom he shot and
killed.
He was sentenced to24 years in prison,
but esca ed at the end of four years. He
came TO Eden, led an explary life, and WAS
licensed as a Methodist preacher. At the
last election he was sent to the legislature,
Distinguishing himself chiefly by his passion
for lisnor.
While experimenting gang of laborers
on a railroad contract which he had under
taken, Compton was recognized by the fore
man, an ex-guard of the North Carolina PEN
iteptiary, who communicated with the gov
ernor. The necessary papers were issued,
but Compton learned of his danger and fed.
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An Amusing Letter Written for Political
Effect.

New YORK, May G.
A Washinton dispatch to today's New
York Tribune says that General Sheridan is
not gong to make trip through the Shenan-
doah valley this summer and to him General
Rosser's recent philippe is only amusing.
When Sheridan was moving down the val
lev with his army Rossers brigade would oc.
casonalIy swoop down on a small detach-
ment Of his troops, and this got to be so an
noying that he turned and cleaned Rosser
out, capturing everything that the Confeder.
ates possessed. This WAS very humliating
incident for Rosser becaused he had been
hailed as the Saviour of the valley" and he
has felt unklndly towards Sheridan ever
since.
Eosser wants to 20 to Congress, General
Sheridan says, and the letter was written for
polite effect.
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EATHER REPORT.
indications for the Next "a Hours.
MAINE DISPATCHES.
DROWNED IN EASTERN MAINE.
The Latest Victims OF the Unu-ually De-
structive Freshet-The Water Still Ris.
ing and More Damage Likely TO Occur.
BANGOR. Nav 1

BANGOR, May 8.
Wlnn dispatch to the Bangor CONNER
clal says The name of one Of the unfortu-
nate rlvermen who were drowned on the
Wassataquoick is Charles Stewart and that
OF the other is Bryant, given name not
known. Both OF the men belonged in St
Stephen, \. B.
Fifty thousand of Burkes logs have been
carried away at Mattawamkeag, also three OF
Stratton's RATS.
\ Dantorth dispatch to the Bangor Com
merclal says The water here has been Is
inches higher than IL was ever known before
but II fell of five inches Thursday night.
No special damage has been done. The dam
AT the inlet and part of the Beans Falls dam
have been destroyed. Both of them are 10
Ca.kahegan.
The water is rising slowly, at the water
works dam, an inch and half.
despatch from Mattawamkeag this after
noon states that the damage to Kingman tan
merry will be $50, 900 and more than a mile
OF track AT that place is under water to a
depth IN some places of six feet The engine
from Vanceboro had arrived as far as
Meadow Brook. The water at Mattawam-
keag has risen about two feet in the last two
days and is still rising.
Mr.. Hunnewell a theological student j
II. Manton, Auburn, and an Indian guide,
came from Lincoln to Oldtown in canoe,
Thursday. Many farm houses along the
| bank Of the river are submerged They had
smooth passage through the rips" The
island, usually high above the water, is now
covered. The station at Passadunkeag is
surrounded by water. There is no floating
ice or logs in the river There is not boom
IN the river, the piers are all under water.
The water at the water works dam remains
about the same, not over an inch and a half
rise in "a hours. Several tons Of mail mat
ter tor the Provinces was sent tonight to
Portland, by order of Supt. Dame, to be
forwarded by steamer, Chief Clerk Cochran
will take up river mails to Oldtown in the
morning on cars, aad transfer bv boats to
where the train comes down from Mattawam-
keag, to the place above the break at Costi-
gan.
CALAIS, May 6.
Calais has been without news from the
outside world since last Saturday Letter
mail came by steamer yesterday, but no
newspapers. 1t is doubtful if railroad COM
munication will be restored before next
week.
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CALAIS, May 6.


BANGOR. Nav 6.
The Congregational church at Ismpden
celebrated its seventh anniversary today in
connection with the installation of Rev. Sa-
lem ID. Twine as pastor late of Bangor The
illogical Seminary. At the forenoon services
there WAS an historical address by the pastor
elect and addresses by Rev. DR.. Adams of
the Maine Missionary Society, Revs. b.
Merrill, S. w. Chaplin, r. 7. Trask. After
II collation., served by the ladies of the socie-
~, there was social gathering in the vestry
and addresses of congratulation by several
clergymen and others.
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Tried to shuttle of this Mortal Coil.

BOsIoN, May B.
Oscar B. Farnham. fifty years old, men,
Der of the firm OF Holt, Adams Co., team
ster. of this city. made a desperate attempt
at suicide in 4 room at the United States no.
tel, at an early hour, Friday morning. After
swallowing a dose of Rough on Rats he hung
himself with q necktie to gas fixture, and
turned on the gas. He became unconscious,
and his weight broke the gas fixture. The
smell caused by the escaping gas attracted
the attention of the wstchmsn, who broke
open the room. Farnham was taken - the
hospital, where it was said he woald die. Ii
is stated by the firm that Fsrnham is an en-
bezzler to the extent of about $1,000. Thurs
day he was pressed for an explanation of GER
tain transactions, but refused to give it.